EARLY CHILDCARE ASSISTANT DIPLOMA PROGRAM

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Early Childcare Assistant program at Medix College provides training for individuals looking for a
rewarding career working in the Early Childhood Assistant field. Early Childhood Assistants (under the
guidance of the Teacher) provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their
social, emotional, physical and intellectual development through designing and implementing a
developmentally appropriate curriculum according to established guidelines.

The Early Childcare Assistant program was designed to equip childcare workers with valuable
knowledge, skills and experience for employment as Assistants in day care centres or early learning
centres. The program was designed to give students an overview of the responsibilities of an early
childcare assistant and opportunities to perform those duties. It presents foundational skills needed for
those seeking to move into an Early Childhood Educator program. The Program has been developed and
accredited by NACC.

EMPLOYMENT TYPES

What career opportunities are available to graduates of the Early Childcare Assistant program?

Where do graduates of the Early Childcare Assistant program work?

COMMON JOB TASKS

What are common job tasks for individuals working in the Early Childcare field?

Working collaboratively with teachers to deliver Early Learning Programs.
Collaborating with teachers in planning, developing and implementing daily activities that support and promote the development of children.
Assisting children in washroom routines, dressing and lunchtime activities.
Completing anecdotal reports, observation checklists and developmental checklists.
Maintains on-going developmental records for each client.

MEDIX ADVANTAGE

Why choose the Early Childcare Assistant Program at Medix College?

Practical skill-building and a practicum component are used to give students a well-rounded
understanding of the role of the Early Childcare Assistant. During the
course of this program, students will learn all of the skills and be trained in all the procedures that will
be required of them in their new careers.

As a mandatory component of our programs, all Medix students are required to complete an off-site
externship placement. Externships occur at various locations throughout the college's area. This
essential module allows students to exercise the skills learned in class, learn specific applications and
to further enhance their learning experience in an early child care setting.

Medix College also provides an employment advantage as we have established relationships with many
employers in the field. As a result, employers in the field contact us before posting jobs to the general
public giving current students and graduates of the program an advantage in the hiring process.

FINANCIAL OPTIONS

Students looking to start training in this program have a number of options to finance their education. By exploring these options,
students will be able to gain financial assistance and support as they are training for a career. Some
financing options available to students include:

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

The admissions process for this program is a four part process:

Initial Contact

Contact an admissions representative to schedule an appointment. The admissions representative
will be able to answer any questions that you might have regarding the program or general
questions about Medix College.

Confidential Interview

An interview will be completed in order to determine if students have the right attitude to be
successful in the program.

Business Affairs Assessment

The business affairs assessment is an appointment to determine if students are eligible for one of
the many financial aid options.

Enrollment

After the financial plan is in place, enrollment is official and students will be able to start classes in
order to train for an exciting new career.

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REAL PEOPLE, REAL TRAINING, REAL JOBS

ABOUT MEDIX

For over 40 years Medix College has been providing industry leading Health Care career training for those looking to become medical professionals. Currently Medix College has six campuses across Ontario with each of the featuring state-of-the-art facilities. Medix college believes in helping students to achieve quality education quickly.

Every year hundreds of Medix graduates are added to the Canadian healthcare workforce. Medix is the clear choice for those looking to change their life today.